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Gender-neutral toy sections now in major retailers

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California has implemented a groundbreaking law requiring major retailers with at least 500 employees to feature gender-neutral toy sections in their stores. The legislation, which took effect on Monday, originated from a 2021 bill championed by California Assemblymember Evan Low. This bill aimed to foster inclusivity and allow children to express themselves without the constraints […]

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California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus visits Fresno

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California has a rich history of advocating for the LGBTQ community, championing safe spaces. While this protection has extended to various parts of the state, its consistent implementation was not guaranteed in rural areas. In a significant move to address the lack of resources for LGBTQ individuals in underserved rural areas, the California Legislative LGBTQ

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Survey: LGBTQIA+ Older Adults in California

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LGBT Community Network is thrilled to stand alongside the statewide coalition in studying the aging experiences of LGBTQ Californians. Their voices deserve to be heard, and together we’ll advocate for a tomorrow where every senior thrives. This is California’s first statewide survey documenting the needs, hopes and priorities of mid-life and older LGBTQIA+ residents across

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“All are Welcome” inclusion campaign launches

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America has had a tragic history of discrimination. Businesses have displayed infamous signs banning people due to sexuality, race, religion, and more. With many lives lost and tears shed, this display of bigotry has hurt countless people. These hateful ideas have tarnished the nation—and it’s time to show the world those are principles of the

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Fresno County Board of Supervisors book banning

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[emailpetition id=”2″] A “Community Parent and Guardian Review Committee” has been added to the agenda for the November 7th Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting by Supervisor Steve Brandau. Sounds innocent enough? Not at all! With vague wording and a new, unaccountable board of fifteen members, which take control away from experienced librarians, this resolution

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Forced outing policy proposed at Bass Lake School District

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The Bass Lake School District School Board, which includes a middle school and several elementary schools, has proposed a forced outing policy. This policy is disguised as a “Parental Notification Rights Policy”. The policy verbiage and the proposal letter is below. The Bass Lake school board will be discussing this proposal for the third time

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Coming Soon: Inclusive Sticker for LGBTQ+ Welcoming Places

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It’s crucial that we celebrate and support initiatives that promote equality and acceptance. LGBT Community Network is leading the charge in the Central Valley, and we need your help! We’re launching a new initiative to foster inclusivity and celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals within businesses and organizations, and we want you to be a part of

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Clovis Unified cancels facility use by outside groups

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Read more at: https://www.fresnobee.com/news/article279608869.html#storylink=cpy Original story by The Fresno Bee’s Laura Diaz. The following is a summary: The Clovis Unified school board has made a decision to cancel all existing reservations made by external groups to utilize school facilities. They made this announcement during a heavily attended Wednesday evening meeting, citing concerns that too many

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Clovis Unified blocking LGBTQ group from rental access

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Original story by The Fresno Bee’s Laura Diaz. The following is a summary: The Clovis school board is gearing up for a vote this evening, one that could revoke previous permissions granted to external organizations to utilize school facilities for meetings and events. In prior meetings, the board had given the green light for various

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